Beautifully green, soft and needle-like – millions of trees are bought and decorated every year during the Christmas season.
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Sustainable fishing – Can we eat fish sustainably?
Fish is an important part of a healthy diet for many people around the world and in Europe.
Continue readingLab-grown meat – The future of nutrition or just a utopia?
Cultured meat (in-vitro meat) is real meat, but no animal has to die to produce it. But how does it work exactly?
Continue readingWhy lentils and beans should be on the table – A recommendation for more legumes
Legumes are a real superfood and should end up on our plates more often in future. After all, they are healthy, full of protein and they protect our climate.
Continue readingSimply explained – Community-supported agriculture
Some terms from the world of science are not so easy to understand. In our new series “Simply explained”, we break down complex topics and technical terms into understandable words.
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Some terms from the world of science are not so easy to understand. In our new series “Simply explained”, we break down complex topics and technical terms into understandable words.
Continue readingSimply explained – Primeval forest
Some terms from the world of science are not so easy to understand. In our new series “Simply explained”, we break down complex topics and technical terms into understandable words.
Continue readingTropical rainforest – between biodiversity and forest destruction
A warm and humid climate, nutrient-poor soils, cane construction and highly specialized creatures are just some of the many characteristics of the tropical rainforest.
Continue readingGreen IT – How the electronics industry can become (more) sustainable
Laptops, tablets, smartphones and other devices have become an integral part of our everyday lives.
But how can a sustainable electronics industry be established in the future?
The power of mushrooms – recyclers and environmental cleaners
Research impressively demonstrates that fungi are a promising tool for sustainable and effective environmental remediation due to their extraordinary abilities.
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